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activ8me vs Vodafone: Which is the best NBN provider?

Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 6 first-person reviewer ratings (activ8me 4, Vodafone 2).

activ8me and Vodafone both offer NBN plans, but they're coming from different corners of the market. activ8me is the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans, with its cheapest option being a Premium 25 tier. On the other hand, Vodafone costs more for its Essential NBN plan, and it's backed by a major global telecommunications brand. This comparison breaks down what each provider offers to help you decide.

activ8me and Vodafone are both reputable broadband internet providers in Australia.
Deciding which NBN or wireless internet company to sign up to is not an easy task. To make this process easier we have provided a side by side comparison of activ8me and Vodafone internet providers in the table below.

Disclaimer: All the data in the table is based on the opinions of people who have submitted reviews to this site over the last 24 months. We screen the reviews very thoroughly to ensure only accurate reviews get through. Please do your own research.


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Reliability [Not enough reviews] [Not enough reviews]
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Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data activ8me - Premium 25: 21Mbps, unlimited data for $59 per month.
activ8me - Standard 25: 23Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month.
activ8me - Standard 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month.
Vodafone - Essential: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $84 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data activ8me - Standard 50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.95 per month.
activ8me - Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.95 per month.
Vodafone - Essential+: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan Vodafone - 5G Home Internet Basic (5G): 19Mbps, unlimited data for $65 per month.
Contact Details activ8me's phone number is:
13 22 88
and website is:
activ8me.net.au
Vodafone's phone number is:
1300 650 410
and website is:
vodafone.com.au
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activ8me and Vodafone NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

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Premium 25
NBN - Sky Muster
21 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$59/mth Go to site
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Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Wireless
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$74.95/mth Go to site
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Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Line
23 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$74.95/mth Go to site
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Essential
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84/mth Go to site

activ8me and Vodafone NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

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Standard 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84.95/mth Go to site
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Plus
NBN - Fixed Wireless
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84.95/mth Go to site
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Essential+
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$94/mth Go to site

activ8me and Vodafone Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

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Home Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
90 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$89.95/mth
$79.95 for first 6 months
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Home Fast+
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$99/mth
$89 for first 12 months
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Home Fast 100
NBN - Fixed Line
93 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months
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Home Fast 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months
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Vodafone broadband NBN reviews
Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$104/mth
$94 for first 12 months
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Super Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
120 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$112.95/mth
$89.95 for first 6 months
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Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$114/mth
$104 for first 12 months
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Super Fast 750
NBN - Fixed Line
695 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$114.95/mth Go to site

Summary of activ8me and Vodafone comparison

Please note that summary below is based on reviews submitted to this website and represents the views of the people who wrote the reviews.

Neither activ8me nor Vodafone has enough reviews yet for a published rating (we need at least 5), so there is no rating comparison to show. Compare their plans above, and if you are with either of them we would love to hear how it is going.

How to decide between activ8me and Vodafone? - next steps

  • Read reviews of activ8me and Vodafone to see what people think of these companies
  • Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - activ8me and Vodafone
  • Decide how fast your connection need to be and how much data you need then use our broadband plan finder to narrow down the list of plans and find the best plan that suits your budget
  • Choose the plan that best suits your needs and budget. Remember, that you can easily change plans but changing broadband internet providers is more difficult so it is really important that you choose a solid internet provider.


Frequently asked questions about activ8me vs Vodafone

Is activ8me better than Vodafone?

Both activ8me and Vodafone have fewer than 5 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews, so we don't yet show aggregate ratings. Compare plans and prices in the tables above, or read the individual reviews on each company's page.

Which is cheaper for NBN50, activ8me or Vodafone?

activ8me's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard 50 at $84.95/month ongoing. Vodafone's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Essential+ at $94/month ongoing. activ8me is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

Which has better customer service, activ8me or Vodafone?

activ8me scores 3.8 out of 5 on customer service vs Vodafone's 2.0, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews. If onshore support matters, activ8me's call centre is based in Australia and Vodafone's is based in Australia, India and Egypt.

What plans do activ8me and Vodafone offer?

activ8me offers 12 NBN plans. Vodafone offers 5 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are activ8me and Vodafone's call centres?

activ8me's customer support is based in Australia. Vodafone's customer support is based in Australia, India and Egypt. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.

How do I switch from activ8me to Vodafone (or Vodafone to activ8me)?

Switching NBN providers in Australia is straightforward. The new provider handles the transfer once you sign up and provide your address. There's usually no contract overlap if your current plan is month-to-month, but check for early termination fees on contracted plans. Phone numbers can usually be ported, and the service typically continues uninterrupted on the same NBN line.


What customers say

About activ8me

★★★★★ (5.0)
“Followup review of activ8me”

Nonissues Few drop outs

— Verified customer (VIC), Aug 2026
★★★★☆ (4.3)
“Affordable and reliable”

Overall, very happy with spintel and don't plan to go anywhere. Really good value for money, and the support is there if needed.

— Verified customer (SA), Jan 2025

About Vodafone

★★★☆☆ (3.3)
“there is a physical store that you can visit if issue. however just poor reliability it drops often like almost everyday on every hour”

i mean is free $0 introduction to their 12 months FTTP . so is ok . however if i am to pay $74.99 a month for it. no way. out in first month it drops…

— Verified customer (NSW), Aug 2026
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0)
“Unusably slow”

Had to buy multiple range extenders to make it usable. Wouldn’t recommend

— Verified customer (WA), Jul 2026

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